Genetic Engineering

The American chestnut is being used as a PR tool for winning over public opinion on the use of biotechnology as a 'tool of conservation'.

Almost since the advent of genetic engineering the food industry, the research establishment and parts of the media have been saying that the public is becoming more accepting of the technology. However, with no credible independent evidence to support this view it remains little more than wishful thinking and as this new survey, conducted by Beyond GM shows, most diners want to see more transparency about what's actually in our food

Join the growing chorus of individuals and organisations demanding the right to know what's in their food... all GM foods should be labelled, say Just Label It campaigners

Campaigners in India are facing charges including trespassing and criminal intimidation following a protest last month against genetically modified rice being trialled by Bayer BioScience

From computer games to biohacking, digital designers are ditching music and video in favour of remastering a more exciting medium...

The GM industry is lobbying against EU directive which would make polluters pay for damage caused to biodiversity and Sites of Special Scientific Interest, a leading protester has revealed.

The impact of climate change on world food production will make the public more accepting of genetic modification, the industry believes.

A government committee has suggested that ministers and policy makers look more favourably upon genetically modified (GM) crops if they can be shown to have an environmental benefit.

Is Monsanto the “clean and green” company its advertisements promote, or is the new image merely a product of clever public relations?